Eye Stretching Techniques

Your body gets tired after a long day at work and so do your eyes. Stretches are a great way to get your body feeling better. Many people do not know that you can also stretch the eyes. Here is some more information about eye stretches and some simple stretching exercises that you can try today.

Why Are Eye Stretches Needed?
Your body needs rest and recovery to avoid being injured by repetitive tasks. In fact it is recommended that people take a 10 minute break to stretch and recover for every hour they work. This isn’t always possible, but you can always find a few minutes to spare. Eye stretches are quick and easy. When you take time to stretch your eyes you can reduce eye strain which will make it easier, and more comfortable, to use your computer screen at work for long periods of time.

A Few Eye Stretching Techniques
ust like any stretching exercise, a little goes a long way. You don’t have to stretch your eyes for long periods of time for the stretching to be effective.

Warm Up and Relax
Eye stretching will work best when you are relaxed. Before stretching, take a few minutes to rest your eyes. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several seconds. This will remoisten your eyes which is important as people generally blink less frequently when using the computer.
Lens Focusing Stretch
One way to relieve eye strain is to work the muscles that focus the lens inside of your eye. This can be accomplished by having your eye focus on objects at different distances from the eye. Hold your finger in front of your fact and focus on it at different distances. Focus on your finger near your face and then focus on your finger far from your face. Repeat a few times. After you finish this stretch take a few long blinks to refresh the eyes. The great thing about this stretch is that it is easy to do anywhere. You always have your finger with you and can do this stretch while sitting at a desk, while riding in an elevator or when taking a quick break. This is an easy way to rejuvenate your eyes and to relieve eyestrain.


Up and Down Eye Movement
This exercise will help strengthen the muscles that move the eye. It is best completed while sitting down. Hold your head still in a forward facing, neutral position. Then move your eyes upward.

Side to Side Stretch
This eye stretch is also very easy to do while sitting at a desk. Move your eyes and look to the top corner of your visual field. Wait a few seconds. Then you should move your eyes to the bottom corner of your visual field (on the opposite side). Wait a few seconds and then complete this stretch again using the other corners of the eye.

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Your vision is priceless and it is important that you maintain your visual wellness by scheduling a yearly comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist

Massage Techniques for Eye and Muscle Twitches

In most cases eye and muscle twitches are completely harmless. However, this doesn’t make them any less irritating.

What is Eye Twitching?
Eye twitching is when the muscles surrounding the eye or eyelids start to have involuntary spasms. The spasms typically last for a minute or two and then go away. They can continue to recur randomly for a period of a couple of days or even a few weeks.
Eye twitching isn’t generally indicative of a medical problem, but it can be brought on due to many common causes. Stress, fatigue, consuming too much caffeine, your genetics, a lack of sleep and even eye strain can contribute to eye twitching
Massage and the Eye
Massage can be very beneficial to many areas of the body including the eye. It has been shown to increase circulation and stimulate muscles. When used properly it can offer temporary relief from eye twitching in many cases and can help strengthen and tone the muscles that surround and support the eye.
Palm Rub
One of the simplest and most effective eye massage techniques is quite similar to rubbing your eyes. Simply place the heel of your hand over the eye, apply gentle pressure and then slowly twist the hand back and forth. This should be performed on both eyes, one eye at a time.
Resistance Training
Your eye can benefit from resistance training just as the rest of your body can. This technique uses a finger to provide a small amount of resistance to your eye. Close your eye and then place your index finger on the side of the eye closest to the side of your face. Then move your eyeball to the side as well.
Finger Eye Massage
This massage uses the thumb and index finger to massage the eyelid. Place one finger on the top eyelid and the other on the bottom. Then slowly massage the area.
Upward Edge of Eye Rub
This massage is performed using two fingers. Place each finger on opposite sides of one eye and then slowly move the fingers in an upward motion. This type of massage needs very little pressure. In fact just having your fingers placed on the skin should be pressure enough.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
When exercising and massaging the eye it is important to remember that a little massage goes a long way. Each of these techniques should be completed in a minute or two or much less. Always be gentle. Once you have finished it is a good idea to cleanse the eye area. Some find that an eye bath is a great way to end an eye massage.

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Your vision is priceless and it is important that you maintain your visual wellness by scheduling a yearly comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.

It is always a good idea to consult with your eye doctor to discuss your options. Drop into 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore for all your eye care needs. We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

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Your vision is priceless and it is important that you maintain your visual wellness and Your Health by scheduling a yearly comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist, ophthalmologist or Physician.

Drop into 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore for all your eye care needs. We have a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have Independent Optometrists located on site who will be happy to examine your child’s vision. Walk-in’s are welcome but we ask that you come 15 minutes prior to your desired appointment time.


20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Protect Your Child’s Eye From The Winter Sun

Winter fun is great for the whole family. Quality time, exercise, and fresh air are just a few of the wonderful things about wintertime. Do you know that the winter sun is just as dangerous as the summer sun where your vision is concerned? Your kids are especially at risk, so here are some children’s eye care tips to protect your little ones.

Protective Eyewear

The sun’s rays are warming and delightful, but the UV rays emitted are dangerous. Winter does not lessen the problem, and may actually make it worse under certain conditions. Reflections of UV rays off snow or water amplify the hazard since it then comes from multiple directions. Eyes are vulnerable to these rays and can suffer a sunburn-like condition called Photokeratitis. Incredibly painful, photokeratitis is easy to prevent. Ensuring that your child wears quality UV-blocking sunglasses is the first line of defense. If participating in winter sports, be sure that safety goggles (also UV-rated) are worn. Your children’s eye car specialist can help you select the right eyewear for the activity.

Hats 

An extra layer of protection or an alternate plan is always a good thing. A brimmed or floppy hat serves well in blocking the sun and the UV rays that may sneak around your child’s sunglasses. It’s also usually easier to get a small child to wear a hat than sunglasses.

Indoor Time

At times, it may make sense to limit a child’s outdoor time during peak sunshine hours if other options aren’t feasible. Plan lots of indoor activities in advance should you need to move the fun inside.
Help protect your kids from painful sunburns and future problems by working with your children’s eye care provider. He or she can lead you to the right options for your children’s good eye health.
The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more.  Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.
Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we help thousands of Orlando, Melbourne City and Orange City residents purchase eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses every day. We know purchasing new eyeglasses can be a challenge. Inexpensive reading glasses at the store are cheaper than prescription lenses.

Eyeglass Frame Material Causes Allergic Reaction

It is uncommon to have an allergic reaction to eyeglasses, and when it happens it can be difficult to find help and support from your eye doctor. However, if you know you have allergies to specific types of materials, then you should find out what your glasses are made out of before you order them. This can be difficult because many manufacturers do not list all of the materials in the glasses.

If you think you are having an allergic reaction to your glasses, you need to track your symptoms and isolate it to your glasses. One of the major signs is that the skin is irritated only where your eyeglasses are, or where they touch your skin. You may develop a masklike rash around your eyes, or you may just have spots where your glasses actually touch the skin. The symptoms are different for everyone.

Some people have an allergic reaction to the eyeglass frames.
1). Nickel allergy: This causes a rash in the area that comes in contact with the glasses. If you have an allergy to nickel you should try to purchase plastic frames or frames made of titanium.
Titanium glasses are the best choice for people with allergies, but if it does not work for you then try the plastic glasses.

Stainless steel glasses also work for people with a nickel allergy. Some people do have a difficult time with plastic glasses as well. The cheap eyeglasses are often made from nickel, especially the ones that you purchase at a drugstore. You may consider going in for allergy testing if you are having a difficult time finding a frame that works for you.

2). Nose pads: These are usually made out of silicone. The main indicator of a specific nose pad allergy would be that the rash is focused around your nose where the pads touch your face. These can be replaced with vinyl nose pads, and any eyeglasses shop can special order the correct pads for your glasses. Another option is to look for frames that do not use nose pads. However, if you have an allergy to the metal, this might not be the best option for you to consider.

3). Chemical coatings: Some people may have reactions to the chemical coatings that are on the lenses of the glasses. A sign of this would be constant eye irritation, and no reaction on your ears or along your temples. If this is the case, you may consider ordering glasses without the additional coatings added to them. This would mean avoiding the scratch resistant and glare blocker coatings. You may also try to find someone that will make glasses for you from actual glass.
 
Human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we help thousands of Orlando, Melbourne City and Orange City residents purchase eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses every day. We know purchasing new eyeglasses can be a challenge. Inexpensive reading glasses at the store are cheaper than prescription lenses. Is visiting an eye doctor and getting a prescription worth the extra cost?

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